I have a client that without my knowledge added 2 systems to a SBS 2003 domain without using the “connect computer” wizard. They instead use the method as if it was a Server 2003 domain. I am planning on correcting this error by removing the systems from the domain by the same method that they were added (via the desktops) but I would like to know if any of you know of anything else I should be doing. I did a search on the web of this issue but could not find any discussions on this issue.

Verify 'local administrator' password is known and account accessible on client PC

Demote PC to workgroup (reboot required)

Check ADUC domain.name\Computers OU no longer has the PC
- If it does, delete it.
- BTW, on SBS this OU should be EMPTY

in "Server Management", goto 'client computers' and click on "Set Up Client Computers".
This will start the 'Set Up Computer Wizard'
Follow this through to the end.

On the PC, (logged in as local administrator) point internet explorer to http://server-name.fqdn-domain.name/connectcomputer

Check that the 'zone' shows as 'local intranet' and then follow the 'connect to the network now' link, enter the domain administrator name and password when requested.
- this will run the SBS client wizard, which fixes lots of things and (can) migrate the local user profile into the domain profile.
- Several reboots..
- When all appears done log on as an administrator and the client software deployment will start
- Now it installs Outlook, and FAX client software (if you let it)

Yasaf's answer is 100% correct but It all depends on how one interprets item 4. - "Re-add it" ....!
My bet is that is meant within context - re-add it (with the SBS wizards)..!
I've just expanded on it here for anyone referencing this later.

David

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